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  1. planningPlanning application received: for the installation of outdoor sauna facility, to include sauna, dressing...
  2. planningPlanning application received: for proposed residential development consisting of 9 no. 2 bed dwelling units...
  3. planningPlanning application received: for the construction of a ground floor rear extension of c.43m2 with new roof...
  4. planningPlanning application received: for new dwelling house, garage and wastewater treatment system previously...
  5. planningPlanning conditional: for a change in house design on previously granted planning reference 24/205 and all...
  6. planningPlanning conditional: for a residential development to comprise of 63 units to be constructed in two phases....
  7. planningPlanning conditional: to construct a dwelling house and a garage with treatment plant and percolation area
  8. planningPlanning application received: to construct a new dwelling house with a wastewater treatment plant,...
  9. planningPlanning conditional: for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage and waste treatment system...
  10. planningPlanning application received: for demolition of an existing gym building and construction of a new gym...
  11. planningFor existing agricultural storage sheds and storage facilities
  12. planningOf dwelling house & domestic garage/fuel storage shed on revised site boundaries

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Witness Appeal – Serious Injury Road Traffic Clonberne, Co. Galway, 22nd August, 2026

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision that occurred at Ballyedmond, Clonberne, Ballinasloe on 22 August 2026. The incident involved a single-vehicle collision at around 10:00pm. The front passenger, a male juvenile in his teens, is in Beaumont Hospital Dublin with serious injuries and remains in critical condition. Three rear seat passengers, also male juveniles, were taken to Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe as a precaution. A technical examination was conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Anyone with information, including those with camera or dash-cam footage from the area between 9:30pm and 10:30pm on 22 August 2026, is urged to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station, the Garda Confidential Line, or any Garda Station. This is a witness appeal.

25 Aug 2026 · An Garda Síochána
Also covered in: Hospital
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Galway TD Criticizes New Derelict Property Tax as Too Narrow

Galway East TD Louis O'Hara has criticized the government's proposed derelict property tax for excluding rural areas, warning it will leave thousands of derelict buildings unaddressed. He highlighted the Shannon Oaks Hotel in Port Tumna as a prime example of long-term dereliction.

Louis O'Hara
17 Jun 2026 · galwaybayfm
Also covered in: Oranmore

Planning

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For existing agricultural storage sheds and storage facilities

Ivan Mullen is seeking permission for existing agricultural storage sheds and storage facilities, agricultural and animal handling facilities and welfare unit, retention and completion of an agricultural storage shed, and all associated site facilities and services at Loonaghtan (Mahon), Ballinamore Bridge, Ballinasloe. New Application.

Ivan Mullen
File ref: 2660623 · Galway County Council
27 Aug 2026 · Galway County Council (Planning)

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Politics & TDs

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Martin Daly TD asked the Minister for Public Expenditure: Flood Relief Schemes

Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Ballinasloe flood relief scheme, including proposed interim flood protection measures for Derrymullen and Sarsfield Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Martin Daly
Constituency: Roscommon-Galway · Party: Fianna Fáil
07 Jul 2026 · Oireachtas
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Martin Daly TD asked the Minister for Public Expenditure: Flood Relief Schemes

Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Ballinasloe flood relief scheme; the projected timelines for progression beyond stage 1 scheme development and design; and when residents in affected areas including Station Road and Sarsfield Road can expect flood mitigation works to commence.

Martin Daly
Constituency: Roscommon-Galway · Party: Fianna Fáil
28 May 2026 · Oireachtas
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Martin Daly TD asked the Minister for Enterprise: Planning Issues

Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will provide an update on the IDA’s application for planning permission for a factory on its green-field site at Creagh, Ballinasloe; the expected timeline for approval and the works to make the site investment-ready; and the further steps that are planned to attract enterprise investment once permission is secured.

Martin Daly
Constituency: Roscommon-Galway · Party: Fianna Fáil
28 Apr 2026 · Oireachtas